Goodbye Preschool. Hello Raspberries.

Hale finished his last day of Little Stars preschool today.  It was so bittersweet.  His teacher gave him the "diligent star" award because he works so hard and puts his heart into everything he does. We are so proud of him.  This past week I have noticed so many new things that he can do on his own.  He has been dressing himself and laying out Zetta's clothes before I get up in the morning (which is sometimes difficult when the outfits he picks are not quite appropriate).  He loves to play card games and help me cut up the vegetables for dinner.  He really is ready for kindergarten.  I'm still getting used to the idea of having him gone three full days next fall.

Hale's last day of preschool

The weather is warmer and the days are longer and we are moving into this summer season with both dread and excitement. This is the prettiest time of year for the raspberries.  The fields are full and green but it's not a jungle out there yet.

The bees were just delivered and are starting their work.  Even though they've been stung before- the kids are unafraid of the hives and walked right through a swarm of bees to bang on them with a stick.  Yikes! Fortunately, we were paying attention and stopped them before they learned the hard way.

 Just another few weeks before we can taste our first berries!  I checked my jam stockpile and we are JUST going to make it through. Phew.